James produces 15-yard run on first carry to snap shutout

The 49ers’ fell behind 17-0 in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game before rookie LaMichael James snapped the shutout with a 15-yard touchdown run.

James’ run, on his first carry, capped an 11-play, 80-yard march that lasted 6 minutes, 46 seconds. The 49ers’ series, their third of the game, opened with four Frank Gore runs and was kept alive by Vernon Davis’ 27-yard, third-down reception to the Falcons’ 15.

The second quarter opened with Julio Jones’ second touchdown catch, a 20-yard beauty against Tarell Brown’s coverage in the back, left corner of the end zone. A replay review upheld the touchdown call and a 20-0 lead for the top-seeded Falcons.